We are smoke & oakum

A strong, dedicated team of writers, producers and actors. We create theatre that drives thought and discussion, covering a multitude of topics focused around life in modern day Britain, all told with our trademark combination of humour and quick-fire dialogue.

Our mission has been to champion new writing, to get audiences talking, and to drum up support for new UK talent.

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Smoke & Oakum was founded in 2013 by Artistic Director, Oli Forsyth. We have since produced six shows to huge success - with sell out runs, award nominations and continued critical acclaim. Four of our scripts have been published, we are proud members of New Diorama Emerging Artists Programme, we are very proud that, KINGS, has been awarded support by the Peggy Ramsay Foundation and a partnership with Centrepoint.

News & Updates

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Our hit show #CORNERMEN is heading out on the road in Spring 2018 + we need a tour technician/designer. £458 pw + a design fee and the chance to go on the road and visit some of the best regional theatres.

On the 12th we have the wonderful @thelisamaxwell + @centrepointuk give a post-show talk on homelessness at The New Diorama. Get your tickets now - All tickets contain a donation to CP. https://t.co/rSB1I5MQB9

Thank you so much to the many, many people who apllied for our latest show 'Kings'. After endless hours of reading, sorting and making impossibly difficult decisions we are ready to start day 1 of auditions.

For this run of ‘Kings’, Smoke & Oakum is partnering with the youth homelessness charity Centrepoint to raise funds and awareness for the plight of the homeless in the UK. Please donate to help Centrepoint give vulnerable young people a safe place to stay and the support to turn their lives around donate.